Magnetek, Inc. announced the launch of the full line of their CDBR-D dynamic braking units. Magnetek’s dynamic braking units work in concert with dynamic braking resistors to dissipate excess energy produced by motors controlled by our IMPULSE® variable frequency drives. By removing the energy produced by decelerating and stopping, CDBR-D’s reduce potentially damaging heat in the motors.

New CDBR-D dynamic braking units offer advanced features including short circuit protection with an independent fault output, more diagnostic LEDs, and more available voltage threshold settings. Additionally, the CDBR-D units are rated to 60°C ambient operating temperature.

“Our CDBR-D dynamic braking units require up to 40% less panel space than in previous generation CDBR-B models,” said Jason Wellnitz, Magnetek’s controls product manager. “This reduces enclosure and panel costs for our customer and increases catwalk space on the crane.”